Saïd owns a sawmill deep in the woods, which he decides to sell in order to ensure a better future for his 18 year-old daughter Sarah. Little does he know that one of his apprentices was cornered by his brother and forced to hide a large amount of cocaine inside the factory. When the gang to whom the drug belongs shows up, Saïd quickly realizes how determined these tough guys are. Albeit outnumbered, he knows his factory like no one else. Forced to strike back to protect Sarah, Saïd transforms the sawmill into an embattled camp. And as the number of casualties grows, so does the thirst for revenge..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 80 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Thriller
✓ Stars: Sami Bouajila, Ériq Ebouaney, Samy Seghir, Sofia Lesaffre, Redouanne Harjane
✓ Director: Julien Leclercq, Brecht Goyvaerts
The Earth and Blood (2020) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Earth and Blood (2020) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Earth and Blood (2020) is staring with Sami Bouajila, Ériq Ebouaney, Samy Seghir, Sofia Lesaffre, Redouanne Harjane, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Julien Leclercq, Brecht Goyvaerts juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.